FOOD & DRINK
Adele Trathan loves these delicious Greek treats. They are similar to doughnuts or churros, but a healthier option as they are baked rather than deep fried, then soaked in a warm spiced honey
SPICED
Loukoumades
INGREDIENTS 250g (9oz) strong white flour 7g sachet fast-action yeast 175ml (6fl oz) water 5g (1tsp) salt
3 cardamom pods, bruised 1 cinnamon stick 1 star anise A handful of pistachio kernels, optional to garnish
MAKES
20 PIECES
For the syrup: 250ml (8½fl oz) water 250g (9oz) honey
1
Line two baking sheets with baking In the meantime, place the water, 3 paper and place ten dough balls 5 honey, cinnamon stick, cardamom on each tray, allowing plenty of space pods and star anise into a medium
2
Cover the dough balls with some 4 oiled cling film and allow the balls to rise for a further 40 minutes. Remove
METHOD Mix the flour, salt and yeast together in a bowl, then add the water and combine to make a dough. Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, until smooth and stretchy. Place the bowl in a warm place for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size. When the dough has risen, divide it into 20 equally sized small balls.
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between them. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6.
the cling film and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
saucepan. Heat on the hob over a medium to high heat and simmer gently for at least five minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the spice to infuse until needed.
Remove the spices and drop the 6 dough balls into the syrup, gently stirring to cover each one in a generous coating of syrup. Serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and an optional sprinkling of pistachio kernels.
